Omar is Still Hanging Tough as a Tropical Depression
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST…1500 UTC…INFORMATION
LOCATION…35.9N 61.1W
ABOUT 335 MI…540 KM NE OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…35 MPH…55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…E OR 85 DEGREES AT 13 MPH…20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1005 MB…29.68 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Omar was located near latitude 35.9 North, longitude 61.1 West. The depression is moving toward the east near 13 mph (20 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue through Friday morning, accompanied by a slight decrease in forward speed. A turn toward the east-northeast and northeast is expected Friday and Friday night.
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast, and Omar is expected to become a remnant low on Friday, or possibly sooner. The remnant low should dissipate on Saturday.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 MB (29.68 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
None.